BMW Motorrad’s new F800 GT succeeds F800 ST
The new BMW F800 GT succeeds the F800 ST, now with it’s 798cc two cylinder engine making 90 horsepower at 8,000rpm, which is a 5 horses boost over the ST. It also has a maintenance-free […]
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Toyota recalls 2.7m cars due to steering, water pump issues – 2 units of 2nd gen Prius in Malaysia involved
Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) has announced that it will recall 2.7 million cars worldwide because of separate problems with the steering and water pump systems. The voluntary recall affects nine models, including the second-generation Prius […]
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MINI John Cooper Works GP, the fastest MINI ever
This is the MINI John Cooper Works GP, which we first saw back in May. The fastest MINI ever had its world debut at the recent Paris Motor Show, and like its predecessor, will be […]
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Honda Brio Amaze – a brief sampling of the upcoming sedan and the new 1.5 litre i-DTEC turbodiesel
Amidst all the activity at the 2012 Honda Meeting in Japan was a special preview of the upcoming Brio sedan, which is set to be launched in Thailand on November 23. A short sampling of […]
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Honda unveils Micro Commuter Prototype EV
We’re just back from Japan and the 2012 Honda Meeting, which unveiled a slew of technologies and items that are set to make their way into production models, some in the near future, some further […]
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Toyota plays catch-up in direct injection and downsizing, new turbocharged engine out in 2014
You can’t have it all, they say. So it’s not surprising that Toyota, the main proponent of hybrids and the leader in that sector, isn’t as advanced as some rivals in the advancement of the […]
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Caterham Supersport R – the Supersport on steroids
Caterham has added a new member to its Seven range by giving the Supersport a steroid-induced brother. The two-litre Caterham Supersport R packs 180 bhp and “track-bred dynamics” according to the Malaysian-owned carmaker, which recently […]
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Toyota to rebadge Mazda2 for North America in Mexico
Toyota and Mazda have announced a partnership to produce a new vehicle for the North American market. Mazda will manufacture the subcompact vehicle, based on the Mazda 2 (pictured), at its Guanajuato State, Mexico plant […]
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SEMA 2012: Mazda CX-5 Urban concept – very stealthy
This is the Mazda CX-5 Urban concept Mazda brought to SEMA 2012. Just a car shrouded in matte finish? No, says Mazda, who tells us that it’s inspired by styles found in fashion and architecture. […]
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Opel Adam electric version axed due to high costs
Automotive News Europe reports that Opel and Vauxhall have stopped development of an electric-powered version of the Adam city car. The Adam EV was supposed to inherit its powertrain from the upcoming Chevrolet Spark EV, but Opel […]
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Lexus CT 200h gets Advance trim level in the UK
Joining the Lexus CT 200h range in the UK is the Advance trim level, which adds on a host of features to the regular SE grade for an extra £500 (RM2,500), these being a new MoveOn […]
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New Chinese brand Qoros to debut sedan in Geneva
Next March’s Geneva motor show is set to welcome a newcomer to the motoring world. Chinese brand Qoros will show a compact C-segment four-door sedan with European-inspired styling. Established four years ago through a 50:50 […]
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Superstorm Sandy: 15k new cars heading to the scrap
Superstorm Sandy has wreaked havoc in more ways than one in the U.S. New Yorkers were left without power and the subway, and carmakers have been left with damaged new cars that are no longer […]
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Ford Focus RS may get 350 hp, set for 2014 unveil
The current-gen Ford Focus ST (pictured) is already a potent thing with 247 hp from its 2.0 litre EcoBoost four-pot, but Ford’s European performance arm, Team RS, clearly believes more is more. Auto Express reports that the […]
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Suzuki exits US car business, focus on bikes, ATVs
Suzuki is getting out of the car business in the USA. The company says it will file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganisation and focus on selling motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles and outboard engines for boats, the […]
